Youth Entrepreneurship Grant

About this program

YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis offers Youth Entrepreneurship Grants of approximately $10,000–$45,000 to support capacity-building efforts for youth entrepreneurship programs and organizations in the greater St. Louis area. Eligible activities include strategic planning, leadership and board development, technology improvements, program evaluation, fundraising strategies, and staff training. Applicants must be IRC 501(c)(3) public charities located in and primarily serving the St. Louis metropolitan area, with programs in which youth develop and manage a product- or service-based business venture. Applications are due by September 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.